Which statement is true?

a.|–8|< |8|

b.|–2| > 1

c.|–7| = –7

d.|12| > |–15|

Statement (B) is the only right statement.

(A) is wrong because |-8| = |8|
(B) is right, |-2| > 1, because |-2| = 2 and 2 > 1.
(C) is also wrong because |-7| ≠ -7, |-7| = 7.
(D) is wrong because |12| > |-15|, |12| = 12 and |-15| = 15. 12 < 15